Population: 24 Million - Jan. 2000 estimation - Population growth rate p.a.: 2,6 %
Life expectancy : 58 years
Religions: Hindu 87%, Buddhist 6%, Muslim 4%, other 3%
Ethnic groups: Newars, Indians, Tibetans, Gurungs, Magars, Tamangs,
Bhotias, Rais, Limbus, Sherpas + many refugees from Bhutan and Tibet
Languages: Nepali and more than 20 other languages with numerous dialects
Timezone : 5 1/4 hours ahead MEZ.